EIGHT CARVED AND PAINTED PHEASANT AND DUCK CARVINGS BY WILLIAM KING BOWMAN OF BANGOR, MAINE.

Lot includes: 1) 25″ Ring-necked pheasant on pine backboard plaque. 2) 15″ hen pheasant on pine backboard plaque. 3) 11″ Ring-necked pheasant. 4) 9″ Mallard duck. 5) 8-1/2″ Mallard duck. 6) 6″ Mallard duck. 7) 8″ duck. 7) 7-1/2″ duck. Unsigned. Mr. Bowman has an interesting history. He was born in Monroe, Maine in 1899 and died in West Minot , Maine in 1965. He had a sign painting business. In the 1950s, he lived at the West Minot Train Station where he continued to carve and paint his creations. Unfortunately, while living in Bangor he had an illicit love affair which ended with him shooting the woman and being convicted and sentence to life in prison. The sentence was reduce for good behavior and he was granted a pardon by the Governor and his council in 1953. Included with the lot are copies of period newspaper articles regarding this colorful individual. SIZE: As noted above. CONDITION: Very good. Vibrant colors and good, detailed carvings. 50341-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2429

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2429	$948.00	EIGHT CARVED AND PAINTED PHEASANT AND DUCK CARVINGS BY WILLIAM KING BOWMAN OF BANGOR, MAINE. Lot includes: 1) 25″ Ring-necked pheasant on pine backboard plaque. 2) 15″ hen pheasant on pine backboard plaque. 3) 11″ Ring-necked pheasant. 4) 9″ Mallard duck. 5) 8-1/2″ Mallard duck. 6) 6″ Mallard duck. 7) 8″ duck. 7) 7-1/2″ duck. Unsigned. Mr. Bowman has an interesting history. He was born in Monroe, Maine in 1899 and died in West Minot , Maine in 1965. He had a sign painting business. In the 1950s, he lived at the West Minot Train Station where he continued to carve and paint his creations. Unfortunately, while living in Bangor he had an illicit love affair which ended with him shooting the woman and being convicted and sentence to life in prison. The sentence was reduce for good behavior and he was granted a pardon by the Governor and his council in 1953. Included with the lot are copies of period newspaper articles regarding this colorful individual. SIZE: As noted above. CONDITION: Very good. Vibrant colors and good, detailed carvings. 50341-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2429 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EIGHT CARVED AND PAINTED PHEASANT AND DUCK CARVINGS BY WILLIAM KING BOWMAN OF BANGOR, MAINE.